Kindred Conversations

Submission Episode!! This episode was inspired by Brooke Romney’s 52 Modern Manners for Kids. Do you ever find yourself realizing as your kid shouts the details of their latest bathroom break in the grocery store that maybe they didn’t know the unspoken rule of not talking about that information in public? There are plenty of societal norms and manners that are unspoken as adults that actually nee...

This episode is a conversation with Aubrey Fairchild, artist and mother, who left her tech job to enter the world of freelance artistry. We talk about her journey as an artist and then discuss incorporating art and creativity in your life as an individual, as well as with your children. I loved having Aubrey on the podcast and hope you love this episode too! You can find Aubrey's work here and her...

This episode is a discussion about bringing other adult figures into your children's life in the form of teachers, nannies, babysitters, etc. We talk about how expanding your childrearing village isn't handing your child off to be raised by someone else, but supplementary to the work you are doing in parenting. There are so many benefits to expanding your village and giving your child some space t...

This episode topic has been an interesting thought claiming space in my mind over the last couple of months. In taking the role of parenting seriously, I often blur the lines between “teaching” and “supporting” with “molding” and “controlling”. It’s taken a reality check or two to remind me that my children are not, in fact, blank slates to be molded into what I see as the perfect human. Rather, t...

This is the last week of our sponsorship with Petite Moss! We love their products and are happy to offer 15% off your purchase on their site with code: kindred. You can shop https://petitemoss.com/. One of the best parts of being a parent is getting to create the magic for your family! In this episode we talk about how our parents made our childhood magical, and what things we want to do for our o...

Book Club Episode: Remaining You While Raising Them by Alli Worthington Sponsor: Petite Moss You can get 15% off your purchase with code: kindred In this episode we talk about our favorite takeaways from RYWRT. We discuss what we tell ourselves about "good moms", what aspects of our physical and mental health we can be focusing on to be the best versions of ourselves, and modeling less-t...

Sleep regressions and a style chat are on the podcast today! We chat about the recent sleep regression Britt’s 20 month old daughter has been going through and share some of your suggestions for getting through it. Lastly, we chat about finding your personal style and using that as a measure against new wardrobe purchases. Thank you for listening today! If you want to join in the conversation you...

This episode is all about our experiences transitioning kids into every day school. This has been a way bigger transition for all parties involved than we had initially expected. We're talking through the emotions, the differences, and the strategies for getting through this "transition period." We also talk through the race Britt just ran at the end of the summer "Hood to Coast...

This episode has been brought on by feeling like some of the foundational principles we relied on in "gentle parenting" weren't quite meeting our needs as our children (in age and numbers) have grown. How do you move forward with confidence in parenting when the rules that guided you originally are falling short? In this episode we talk about our evolution of thoughts on parenting: w...

And WE’RE BACK!!! After taking the summer off we thought it was only fitting to spend our first episode back catching up! We sit down and chat about our summers including our highs & lows, parenting wins, and favorite books we read.

We have had so many requests for an episode geared towards prepping for your first baby! We’ve discussed preparing for birth, postpartum, and pregnancy a number of times but this if our first episode all about preparing for the step into motherhood. We hope you enjoy this episode and send it to a soon-to-be mom you know! Thanks for listening!

Petite Moss is a beautiful children's clothing brand with beautiful silhouettes, timeless patterns, and comfortable pieces. We love their brand and products so much we reached out to Annie (founder) to feature them on the podcast and got the opportunity to interview her on her journey to starting a company while also growing her family. I loved her honestly, transparency, and willingness to sh...

Talking about a favorite quote from Alli Worthington’s “Remaining You While Raising Them.” In this episode we discuss how this quote shapes our view of parenting and motherhood. We talk about caring for ourselves in ways that feel fulfilling.

Today we’re chatting about finding the balance between fun and routine this summer. Our kids are out of school and we want to cherish this time… and stay sane!

This episode was inspired by a Tik Tok that Paris saw, explaining that asking favors of your friends feels like a radical act in our world of efficiency, Uber, and DoorDash. We talk about our general rules of thumb when asking for favors, what feels kind of annoying when asked a favor, and our general feelings of the vulnerability required to deepen any relationship. If you enjoyed this episode of...

Shira Gill is a globally recognized home organizing expert, bestselling author, and speaker. She has inspired thousands of people to clear clutter from their homes and lives, and developed a process and toolkit that applies to anyone, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle. In this episode she joins Britt and discusses how we can manage mental clutter and set up systems that work for our famili...

In preparation for the summer and traveling season ahead, we are talking about something we would both consider ourselves experts in: roadtrips! Traveling with little kids is an intense and specific challenge. When roadtripping with my family, preparation is the name of the game. We talk about all the food, activities, stops, etc. that work for our families in this phase of life when traveling by...

Submission Episode! We requested all of your best household hacks that make life a little easier with little kids. So many tips were about where you keep and how you maintain shoes and socks 🤣. Who knew socks would become such a big deal once you had little kids in your home?? Thank you for all the tips! You can join in the conversation @kindred_conversations on Instagram!

It can be tempting to stay inside all day in a “safe space” for your children. But, we are both believers that getting out of the house is important for your mental health and provides valuable learning opportunities for your children. In this episode we talk all about our favorite outings with kids, family centric vs. kid centric outings, and how we like to prepare for said outings. I don’t know...

Paris interviews Britt in this episode all about reflecting on the last decade and looking to the next one. We talk about gaining empathy for others, sliding in and out of hobbies and habits while growing your family, and redefining yourself every few years. Sign up to recieve our weekly newsletter here! If you enjoyed this episode go leave a review on Spotify and the Apple Podcast app.

We are no strangers to the fact that it can be difficult to maintain (or start!) healthy habits when you have young kids at home. In this episode we talk about habits we're trying to cultivate and mindset shifts we've made.

Another life hack episode coming at you! We always appreciate getting the dirty deets of how you get stuff done with littles in tow and this episode didn’t disappoint! I think my favorite new hack is having a 3 step car makeup routine. Thanks for your submissions and thank you for listening!

Kira is a previous Preschool teacher, the founder of Kinderfolk (an early childhood curriculum subscription), and mother of 3. We’ve been so excited to have her on the podcast to talk about early childhood education. Whether you choose to homeschool, send your children to a traditional school, or anything in between, this episode will be helpful for you in encouraging a love of learning and curios...

A listener requested episode! In today’s episode we address making time for and prioritizing personal pursuits and side jobs. We talk about how we manage our time and child care in our own homes, being on the same page as our spouses, and making lifestyle decisions for our optimal mental health. If you enjoyed this episode please rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thank you!

Submission episode! Today’s episode is all about the spring holidays that carry us through to summertime. We talk through how we celebrate in our own homes and share your submissions! This episode covers Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Father’s Day ✨ happy celebrating!